Why Staffing?

Why use a staffing firm? As a business owner or manager, you may have a do it all. Our company can advertise, screen resumes, check references, negotiate salaries and complete all that new employee paperwork. But when you really think about that list, it can be overwhelming. Here are a few ways a staffing company might be able to help.

Quickly and Efficiently Cover Temporary Replacements

When trying to fill a maternity or sick leave, a company does not want to spend significant resources finding the right person to serve for a limited amount of time. A staffing agency can quickly pull a qualified candidate from their pool with minimal downtime and hassle for their client.

Provide Flexibility During Peak Times

Especially for businesses with busy and slow seasons, a staffing firm will provide a dynamic workforce that adjusts to changing needs. These temporary workers can both reduce the cost of overtime and prevent burnout of regular employees. Ultimately, not having to depend on a static workforce will lead to a leaner operation.

Locate Future Talent

Finding the right person for a job can be tricky. It has happened before. A candidate looks great on paper, aces the interview; then precedes to fight with everyone in the company. Staffing services offer a good way to try out potential employees before committing to a hire.

Prevent Unemployment Claims and Other HR Paperwork

Temporary staff are employees of the staffing firm, not the company for which they are working. When their services are no longer needed, there is no uncomfortable termination conversation, unemployment claim or severance pay. Also, there are no reams of introductory paperwork or benefits packages at the beginning of the hiring process.

Do staffing companies have fees? Yes, of course, but don’t forget to think beyond the upfront costs. Hiring delays are expensive. Every day a position is unfilled results in both loss of productivity and diverted resources. And, what happens if your corporation makes a poor decision? In a 2014 survey, 41 percent of companies admitted that a bad hire cost them at least $25,000. (Fast Company, 2014 – https://www.fastcompany.com/3028628/infographic-how-much-a-bad-hire-will-actually-cost-you) Between finding the right people at the right time, driving productivity and managing risk, a staffing company may offer significant cost savings and benefits to both large, small and medium-sized businesses.

Are you a company in the West Virginia area? Would you like to find out more about using a staffing agency? Visit United Talent Staffing Services today!